With the Olympic games coming to an end, it seems appropriate to close them out with a few handmade bath products from Canada. And seeing how at Izzit we are huge fans of LUSH, who happen to make all of their North American products by hand in Canada, I want to highlight a few of their limited edition, Olympic inspired bath products.
When it comes to diapering, you want to take care of both your baby’s bum and the earth it sits on. Cloth diapers used to be the eco-friendly standard, but recent studies suggest they’re not more eco-friendly than disposables: both have their own particular impacts on the environment. So which do you choose? Convenient sposies or reusable cloth? Water-hogging cotton or landfill-clogging plastic? It’s enough to make your head spin, even without the sleep deprivation you’re probably experiencing at this stage of the baby game. Don’t fret: whether you choose cloth or disposable diapers, there are ways that you can make both methods as green as possible. Read more »
Ski Jumps and Half-Pipes and Curling Oh My! Even if you are not competing in this year’s Olympic Games in Vancouver, you can still fuel up just like the pros do! Here are some helpful tips to get the most out of your workout- and hey, who knows maybe we will see you in future Olympic competition!
Here are a few of the best things to eat pre-workout, and remember you want to keep the calorie count to no more than 300 calories:
Like the negative affects from outdoors elements aren’t enough, dry air from furnaces and other heating sources also sucks the moisture out of skin all winter. So to combat not only the elements, but also some other nasty moisture stealers, I propose some super sweet, super green, super fun winter hydrators for your face. Wow, what a mouthful… the steps for keeping your skin healthy, hydrated and protected will be much easier than reading that again… promise!
While snowboarding may not be the most eco-friendly sport out there – especially the lift-served, made-snow variety – there are some snowboard companies going all out to make a difference. Companies are raising awareness of the threat that climate change is posing to our winter wonderlands, helping riders find the resorts that are putting some green towards being green, and working to make their products as sustainable as possible. After all, it’s in their interest to keep the snow falling!
In 2007, professional snowboarder Jeremy Jones, formed Protect our Winters (POW); an organization aimed at bringing the winter sports community together to focus on initiatives that will have a direct impact on the climate change that has become such a threat to our mountains and glaciers. In other words, to prevent the official rise of grassboarding as a sport. Our options are becoming more limited, as smaller resorts that rely on only natural snow are being forced to close. Beyond the future of the sport, in many places snow pack is a natural storage system for water used to irrigate agricultural lands, come snow melt in spring. As glaciers recede, and snow accumulations lessen, many people who depend on them for food and water are threatened. Read more »
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Cradle cap. Snot. Head lice. (Ew.) If you have kids, chances are you’re going to have to deal with one or more of these ick-inducing afflictions, probably multiple times. If you don’t like the idea of lathering your child’s head with pesticides or coal tar, here are some natural, eco-friendly alternative products you can use. Read more »
One of the best things about buying t shirts is how fun it is. Here are a few of our favourite eco-tees on the site. Clockwise we have: California Rising’s Mind Over Matter, Topo Ranch’s W’s Spray and Saddle Up tees, Andira’s Rainforest Tee and PartyBot’s Little Timmy Tee.
T-shirts haven’t always been the pinnacle of fashion that they are today. They were first made ‘cool’ back in the 1950′s when actors such as Marlon Brando and James Dean started wearing them as regular clothes, a layer or two above their traditional position as underwear. Suddenly, they became a symbol of sex, irreverence and rebellion. Ever since, tees have been a popular means of conveying a personal message, whether political, humorous or downright cool. Read more »
The word ‘pajama’ (or ‘pyjama’) was imported from the Hindustani language and comes from the word Payjama, which literally translates as ‘leg garment’. Pajamas first became popular in the West during the British colonial era in the 19th Century. Although men started wearing pajamas as nightwear, it wasn’t long before more elegant examples- made from silk and richly coloured cotton, were worn as general loungewear.
It took until about 1920 for the trend to catch on with women. Coco Chanel’s lounging pajamas transformed popular opinion and the fashion took off in a big way. These days, pajamas are used to describe just about anything from full length jacket and trouser nightwear through to clothes for relaxing. Read more »
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It is official, Olympic fever is in full swing. So appropriately timed, I’m going to go out on a limb here and say a few of those outdoor Olympic types have felt the havoc the winter elements can reap on exposed skin. Lets face it – nothing burns the heck out of your face like a sunny day on the slopes. Living in upstate New York, I find myself relating with treks down the drive to retrieve the mail (with Olympic like speed of course!), and sliding down my very own steps luge style.
You know the drill: You go to a kid’s birthday party, you leave with a swag bag. Often, though, the party favors inside aren’t particularly eco-friendly. You might get a couple of dodgy plastic bath toys, a board book, and some candy, which your child will probably shove in his or her mouth quicker than you can say “High fructose corn syrup!” Here are some ideas for greener party favors – and they’re all under $10, so you can buy one for each of the little guests at your kid’s next get-together.
Bud takes the traditional rubber duckie bath toy and puts a fun twist on it. Give kids a Space Duck, complete with a clear plastic space helmet and orange NASA jumpsuit. Darling Duck is turquoise with cute white polka dots; Rock Duck is black with red skull-and-crossbone logos; Love Duck has hot pink hearts on a bright pink background; and, for little ghouls, Horror Duck has gory red blood splatters on his smiling face. All Bud bath ducks are made of phthalate-free plastic. Read more »
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